Prepare against Zoltan Zelei
Hungary · World #22,419 classical · FIDE ID 736996
Our database contains 188 games by Zoltan Zelei, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Zelei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Zelei before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,037 | 2,075 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,047 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,047 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 57 | 85 | 46 | 30.3% |
| As White | 89 | 28 | 44 | 17 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 99 | 29 | 41 | 29 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Zelei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Zelei's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 82.0% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.6% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Zelei usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Zelei usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zelei usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zelei usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zelei usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Zelei usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 80.0% | 48.9% |
| e6 | 11 | 20.0% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 34.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
Zoltan Zelei's chess games
All 188 games by Zoltan Zelei in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 57 wins, 85 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Laszlo Lengyel | 2,214 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | B21 |
| Nov 2012 | Ferenc Frink | 2,194 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | C00 |
| Oct 2018 | Anatoliy Maliar | 2,189 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | D30 |
| Feb 2015 | Gabor Hidegh | 2,141 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | E94 |
| Sep 2010 | Gyorgy Hegedus | 2,137 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,072 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,117 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,042 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,060 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,155 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,018 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Zelei's chess games?
188 games by Zoltan Zelei, from Jul 2008 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Zoltan Zelei has played.
What does Zoltan Zelei play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Zoltan Zelei opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Zelei answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Zelei play as White?
As White, Zoltan Zelei's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Zelei play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Zelei most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Zoltan Zelei's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Zelei is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Zoltan Zelei played?
Our database contains 188 games by Zoltan Zelei, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 85 draws, 46 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Zelei?
188 games by Zoltan Zelei reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.